Jordan trusts 'wisdom' of Syria leadership
AFP
AMMAN- Jordan said on Wednesday it trusted the "wisdom" of neighbouring Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to stem an unprecedented wave of protests that has rocked his government since mid-March.
"Jordan is confident in the wisdom of the Syrian leadership to contain the protests in a way that preserves the interests and well-being of Syria, and the future of its people," the official Petra news agency quoted Prime Minister Maaruf al-Bakhit as saying.
Bakhit told his Syrian counterpart, Adel Safar, in a telephone conversation that he hoped for a "return to calm and peace for the people," Petra added.
He stressed "Jordan's commitment to stability in Syria, a brotherly neighbouring country dear to the Arab nation."
The Syrian premier underlined his government's commitment to implementing the economic and political reforms announced by Assad, Petra added.
Last month, under pressure from the international community, Assad lifted nearly five decades of emergency rule, but a deadly crackdown on pro-reform protesters has continued unabated.
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He stressed "Jordan's commitment to stability in Syria, a brotherly neighbouring country dear to the Arab nation."
The Syrian premier underlined his government's commitment to implementing the economic and political reforms announced by Assad, Petra added.
Last month, under pressure from the international community, Assad lifted nearly five decades of emergency rule, but a deadly crackdown on pro-reform protesters has continued unabated.
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